Egypt
Presidential hopefuls divided over transition period priorities
October 6, 2011
Presidential hopefuls divided over transition period priorities
Six presidential hopefuls issued a joint statement on Wednesday, outlining their priorities for the transitional period, although two of their…
The war of memory: State media’s twist on a Mubarak-less 6 October
October 6, 2011
The war of memory: State media’s twist on a Mubarak-less 6 October
The celebrations for the 6 October anniversary have, over the past three decades, always been overblown, with the emphasis on…
Thursday’s papers: Military has no presidential candidate, and NDP remnants up in arms
October 6, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Military has no presidential candidate, and NDP remnants up in arms
“There is no candidate of the military establishment in the presidential elections.” These are the words of Field Marshal Mohamed…
Brotherhood leader says he fears military take-over
October 6, 2011
Brotherhood leader says he fears military take-over
The general guide of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Mohamed Badei said in his weekly statement on Thursday that he fears…
Analysis: Egyptian revolution chips away at Sadat’s legacy
October 6, 2011
Analysis: Egyptian revolution chips away at Sadat’s legacy
CAIRO – Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, gunned down by Islamists at a military parade in Cairo 30 years ago on…
Tantawi criticizes ‘divergences of opinion and voices questioning intentions’
October 6, 2011
Tantawi criticizes ‘divergences of opinion and voices questioning intentions’
The head of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, criticized on Thursday what he called…
Qatar supports Egypt’s general budget with US$500 million, increases investments
October 6, 2011
Qatar supports Egypt’s general budget with US$500 million, increases investments
The Qatari government has allocated US$500 million to support Egypt's general budget and decided to increase its investments in Egypt…
What is looming in the air?
October 6, 2011
What is looming in the air?
Cairenes have been rattled out of their seats for two consecutive days by an armed forces air show to commemorate…
Cairo International Airport workers stage strike
October 6, 2011
Cairo International Airport workers stage strike
The Minister of Civil Aviation, Lotfy Mostafa Kamal, has reached a preliminary agreement with air traffic controllers, and engineers from…
Hundreds march on Tahrir Square to demand handover to civilian rule
October 6, 2011
Hundreds march on Tahrir Square to demand handover to civilian rule
Hundreds of protesters, including Ahly Club Ultras, staged a march from Sayyeda Aisha Square to Tahrir Square on Wednesday night,…